4 bed cottage for sale

Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster DY14

Beautifully converted stone cottage with countryside views, generous gardens, double garage and character features, positioned in a peaceful rural setting.

Description

A charming stone-built cottage offering spacious and versatile accommodation within an exclusive development of converted barns and cottages near Hopton Wafers. Accessed via a gravelled drive, the property includes generous private parking, a double garage and superb open countryside views.

Inside, a galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with en suite, and a stylish family bathroom. The open plan kitchen and dining room connects to a garden room and reception room, all full of character with exposed beams and rustic features.

Outside, a large enclosed lawned garden enjoys far-reaching rural views, with French doors offering direct access from the garden room. Conveniently located close to local amenities, schools and commuter links.

• Beautifully converted stone cottage offering spacious four bedroom accommodation with stunning character features.

• Impressive kitchen diner with central island, Aga and access to the garden room.

• Reception room with exposed beams and log burner set into a stone fireplace.

• Extensive lawned rear garden with glorious uninterrupted countryside views.

• Large gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles.

The entrance
An open porch with tiled roof and cast iron supports leads into the hallway featuring a striking oak staircase and galleried landing. Two steps lead down to an inner hallway with a useful understairs cupboard. Off the hallway, the utility room offers space for a washing machine and fridge, while the adjoining cloakroom is fitted with a vanity unit, chrome pillar tap and close coupled WC. Oak effect flooring flows throughout these areas.

The kitchen/diner
The heart of the home is the generous open plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with cream wall and base units topped with black granite effect composite work surfaces and features a central island with breakfast bar seating. A stainless steel sink is placed beneath a wide window overlooking the side aspect. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, with additional space beneath the island. A traditional oil-fired Aga is complemented by a separate electric oven and tiled splashback.

The dining area easily accommodates a large table and dresser, creating a perfect family or entertaining space. Character details include an exposed oak beam and oak effect laminate flooring which continues into the garden room and hallway. French doors from the kitchen provide direct access to the garden room, making this an ideal space for year-round enjoyment.

The reception room
The cosy reception room features exposed oak beams and wall framing, creating an inviting atmosphere. A traditional stone surround fireplace with an oak beam mantle and blue engineered brick hearth houses a log burning stove, providing a wonderful focal point. A window to the rear aspect allows for picturesque views across the garden and countryside, with a door leading directly into the garden room.

The garden room
The garden room offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with double aspect glazing and French doors opening onto the garden. Finished with oak effect flooring, this bright and versatile space serves as an additional reception area, perfect for relaxing while enjoying the beautiful setting year-round.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom is a spacious double room positioned at the front of the property. It features charming exposed character beams, a window overlooking the front aspect and a Velux window to the side, allowing natural light to fill the space.

The primary en suite
The en suite shower room is fitted with a quadrant shower enclosure with electric shower, vanity basin unit with chrome mixer tap and a close coupled WC. The room also includes a chrome towel warmer alongside a Velux window, enhancing ventilation and light.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a generous double room overlooking the rear garden and the beautiful countryside beyond. Character details are continued with exposed beams, and the room benefits from excellent proportions, making it a comfortable second bedroom or guest suite.

The third and fourth bedrooms
The third bedroom is another spacious double with views to the front of the property. Character features include exposed timbers and a charming country cottage feel, perfect for family members or guests. The fourth bedroom, also positioned to the front, looks out onto the front parking area and surrounding landscape.

The bathroom
The family bathroom features a p-shaped bath with electric shower over and a curved glass screen. A traditional pedestal basin with chrome mixer tap, close coupled WC and chrome towel warmer complete the suite. A window overlooking the rear garden provides stunning views and plenty of natural light.

The garden
The large rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and fully enclosed, offering a wonderful space for children and pets. The outlook is exceptional, with a breathtaking infinity view across rolling countryside. French doors from the garden room provide easy access for outdoor dining and relaxation.

The driveway and parking
A large private gravel driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles. Approached via a shared drive with other converted properties, the setting offers privacy and an attractive approach to the home. The detached double garage is constructed of stone to complement the main house, with a pitched tiled roof. It features a double manual up and over door and a useful dog cage hardstanding area to one side, ideal for pet owners.

Agent Note
The driveway is owned and maintained by Shote Cottage, with neighbouring properties retaining access rights over it. There is an existing arrangement with the owner of Unit 3 for shared access and maintenance which will transfer with the new title. The owner of Shote Cottage will also grant occasional access rights to the Granary and Stone Barn.

Location

Shote Cottage occupies an idyllic setting within a small development of character homes at Hopton Wafers. The nearby village amenities include a public house and church, while the market towns of Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow are easily accessible, offering a broader range of shops, schools, and leisure facilities.
Hopton Wafers provides excellent road links to Kidderminster, Bridgnorth and the West Midlands beyond, making it ideal for commuters. There are scenic walking and riding routes on the doorstep, and the surrounding countryside is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For those needing travel connections, Ludlow and Kidderminster both offer railway stations with links to Birmingham and London, while the motorway network is accessible via the M5.

Services

The property benefits from mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating via a system boiler, oil fired Aga, log burning stove and a shared septic tank (BioDisc system) with Shote Farm, with shared maintenance costs.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.